ZIP Code 42141
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Glasgow · Barren County · Kentucky
- Population
- 30,349
- Median income
- $52,896
- Median home value
- $184,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 719.2 sq mi
42/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
Chicago
ZIP code 42141 in Glasgow, Kentucky has a population of 30,349. The median household income is $52,896, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $184,700, 34% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 719.2 square miles in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky. The area is home to 30,349 residents, producing a population density of 42 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42141 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42141 sits at $52,896 (11% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,488. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $184,700 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Barren County, so you can benchmark 42141 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42141.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance 53
Finance and insurance
53 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42141, Glasgow, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,349
Population
719.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42141?
40.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,896
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$31,488
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
14,494
Total Housing Units
12,774
Occupied Units
1,720
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,700
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$857
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42141 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 172 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 205 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 218 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 237 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 690 business establishments in ZIP 42141, employing approximately 11,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,969,000.
690
Businesses
11,299
Employees
$495.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 166 | 24.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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